Antonio Bastardo vs. Rich Hill — Career Comparison

Rich Hill built a career as a starting pitcher and Antonio Bastardo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Antonio Bastardo led in strikeout rate (K%+ 135 vs 111), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 101), and home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 96). Rich Hill held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 80). Role difference aside, Antonio Bastardo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.